White Pigeon High School - Wahbememe Yearbook (White Pigeon, MI)

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Upper left — Junior Beth Betcke works with the Prom Committee to help decorate by blowing up balloons. She also took pictures at the Prom that evening. Middle left — Senior Scott Kulp and his date sophomore Nicole Lucas get their first glance at the prom decorations and the band. Lower right — Michelle Magill hangs the Prom theme which was An Evening In Paradise at the Sturgis Holiday Inn. Lower left — Jon Harmon and his date Lori Rentfrow wait for their chance to have their pictures taken by George Murphy, the photographer for the event. m

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EVENING IN PARADISE The thrill of spring was in the air on May 3, 1986, when the Junior class put on the Jr.-Sr. Prom at the Sturgis Holiday Inn. The girls dressed in pastel dresses and the guys in handsome tuxedoes spent the evening dancing to the sounds of the band Legend from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. The Junior Class officers led the class throughout the year to raise money for the Prom, by holding magazine sales and dances. Their effort paid off when the decorating crew turned the Holiday Inn into a pretty, balloon-filled place where most everyone had a fantastic time. Upper — Rollie Flowers and Randy Stinnet with their dates, twins Janet and Julie Higgins, pause for a second during the Grand March which was put on so the parents could take pictures. Middle — John Kasdorf helps himself to the food trays and the cakes offered to those attending the Prom. Lower left — Jeff Swinehart and Lorinda Strong stand underneath the balloons. Lower middle — Class President Stacie Schneider and her mother Mrs. Marie Schneider carry the arch for Prom night which was used in the entranceway. Lower right — Tresa Sweitzer works with helium balloons to decorate the entrance to the Prom.

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STUDENTS REACH FOR THE ACADEMIC DIPLOMA ''I love you. Mom and Dad ' shouted senior Steve Pittenger, with tears streaming down his face after receiving his diploma. Sentiments filled the air on May 25, as the Class of '86 looked back on the years they had shared together that would soon become only memories at the end of the graduation ceremony. Four senior speakers, Brenda Bontrager, Phil Tracy, and James Ward — top scholars, and Floyd Needham — class president, gave a wide variety of advice and ideas to the audience with their speeches. When asked how it felt to be out of school most seniors replied with one descriptive word — weird . I can't believe how fast it all went, commented Bontrager. 1 will miss everyone! 20 Upper left — Dawn Dufour and Angie Lucas Atherton prepare for their final high school event, graduation, which takes place in the gymnasium. Upper middle — Two proud graduates, Marty Laferty and Mike Parker, wait for the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance to signal their entrance into the gym. Upper right — John Mann, Brian Balyeat, and Randy Stinnet congratulate each other and say goodbye to their school days at White Pigeon High School. Left — Todd Frohiep, Kim Kilburn, Monica Kirk, and Paula Rauguth move outside so they can participate in a receiving line where parents and friends will have the chance to congratulate them. Right — Mrs. Gates helps Ron Slone get his cap on straight and makes sure he has his tassle on the right side until he officially graduates and can move it to the left side.